Tag: Cats

United Airlines announced more than 40 breeds of dogs and certain breeds of cats that would be banned from its flights starting in June. The company previously received backlash over the death of a French bulldog puppy aboard the carrier.

Droppings from mice captured in New York City buildings contain viruses, bacteria, and antibiotic-resistant bugs. Precautions should be observed to prevent these rodents from spreading diseases. Should people get cats to kill mice?

A woman from Baltimore spent $19,000 for a kidney transplant to save her 17-year-old cat named Stanley. The surgery, which used up a significant portion of her savings, also allowed her to save another life.

A new study has found that about one-third of pet dogs and cats in the United States can be classified as overweight. This raises questions about the eating habits of pets and the various health risks associated with gaining too much weight.

A new study that tested cats’ sociability showed they prefer human social interactions even more than food. The research revealed our furry companions are seriously misunderstood and are in fact fonder of people than previously imagined.

A veterinarian working at an animal shelter in New York has contracted a rare form of bird flu. Officials said the vet may have gotten the infection from the respiratory secretions of sick cats being treated at the shelter.

Some 70 million years ago, the earth had flying reptiles of mighty wingspans. According to a new research, the Cretaceous era also had flying pterosaurs that were as small as house cats with smaller wings.

Lenovo just rolled out a special edition laptop on April 1. The Lenovo PawPad Yoga 9 is the perfect cat laptop, with a strong build that withstands scratch marks, multiple apps targeted at felines and embedded anti-dog protection.

Cassidy, a feral cat found on British Columbia had the first step of the procedure before having his bionic prosthetic legs attached. He is scheduled to have the procedure in a few months time where he is fully grown.

A study linked toxoplasmosis - an infection with the Toxoplasma gondii parasite - with Intermittent Explosive Disorder and increased aggression. While the exact underlying mechanism remains unknown, inflammation could play a role in this link.

Some pet food may cause illness or injury to adults cats, a new study has found. Vets and pet food makers called the researchers to name the brands, but the team says it is inappropriate to do so at this time.

A new study conducted by researchers in France suggests that cats may have undergone a second domestication process throughout their history. An analysis of 5,300-year-old leopard cat bones recovered in China showed evidence of domestication.

Researchers found dogs plunge their tongues into the water to create a water column that they can raise into their mouths. Dog tongues also curl downward creating a ladle that raises small amounts of water. The precise movements happen too quickly for the naked eye to observe.

Pets are special to children, and they are great companions. A new study in the United States revealed that kids living with pet dogs are less likely to have social anxiety compared to kids who do not have pet dogs.

The Humane Society warns pet owners about feeding dogs and cats with food leftover from holiday feasts. While they may not be harmful to humans, certain aspects of these foods can cause adverse effects on animals, which could lead to serious injury and even death.